September 25, 2024 • 36 mins
Jillian tracks the weirdo Howard to the Oracle Night Club, seeking Sebastien's whereabouts and some payback. She is intercepted by The Marksman who realizes there may be more to Jillian than originally believed.
Satan unveils the next phase of Hell's transformation.
As for Leo, he is beset by multiple revelations that will define his role in Dante moving forward while Maximilian and The Pig learn their fate.
Cast in this episode:
- Stitch Mainville as Leo Brawn
- Grace Newton as Lilith
- Michael Cunningham as Nigel
- Terry Briscoe as Willie Topaz
- Emily Fry as Laurie Stryker
- Melrose Johnson as Captain F.J. Mangutt
- Jim Fronk as Satan & The Pig
- Samantha deSuze as Margot Muldoon
- Mitch Leschinski as Jacob Marwood & The Marksman
- Tabitha Mixon as Jillian Burkett
- Robert Lloyd as the weirdo Howard
- Nick Marrs as Trevor Mallory
- Ritchie Berrie as Maximilian
- Narrated by Andy Parkin
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SPEAKER_04 (00:01):
Houston TV.
SPEAKER_10 (00:32):
In pursuit of Howard, Jillian has tracked him
to the Oracle nightclub.
The building itself appears darkand dingy, but the bright green
neon lit sign adds appeal.
Howard is allowed into theentrance after a short
conversation with the bouncerstanding in front.
Jillian sneaks her way to theback of the nightclub, looking
for a secretive way in.
SPEAKER_00 (00:57):
New String TV presents Leo Braun.
Nigel
SPEAKER_10 (01:13):
the butler enters the estate library in the
devil's sprawling manner andfinds Satan sitting in a leather
lounge chair and smoking acigar.
Sitting across from him is themarksman, who is masterfully
shuffling playing cards.
They are embroiled in a heatedgame of crazy eights when Nigel
announces the arrival of aguest.
SPEAKER_06 (01:33):
Sir, your guest has arrived.
This is Margot Muldoon, formerpolitical strategist and
campaign manager for U.S.
President Loudoun.
She was on her way to becomingthe White House Chief of Staff
SPEAKER_03 (01:47):
when she...
Yes, yes.
It was a brain aneurysm.
I'm familiar with her resume andher death certificate.
Thank you, Nigel.
That will be all.
Hey, Marky Marksman, why don'tyou head downstairs and check on
our friend, Peppa?
I'm taking the cards with me.
I'll deal next round.
(02:09):
The marksman exits the library.
Shut the door, please.
This book club is for membersonly.
SPEAKER_12 (02:14):
It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
And this library, trulyimpressive.
Most of these are firsteditions.
Are you an avid reader?
SPEAKER_03 (02:26):
I don't think I've even read the covers.
As you're probably aware, I makea lot of deals, and you'd be
surprised at the strange thingspeople are willing to part with
in exchange for some help.
These rare books, while on theoutside may appear to be the
grapes of wrath, within thepages lies the most heinous acts
(02:51):
of humanity, everyone's deepest,darkest secrets.
Consider this library a house ofcollateral.
But this is hardly why I askedyou here today, Ms.
Muldoon.
I need someone to run myupcoming campaign, coordinate
rallies, create ads, you know,all that stuff you're used to.
(03:14):
Your political acumen precedesyou.
SPEAKER_12 (03:17):
And I'm grateful for the opportunity.
So how I would customarily beginis to hear your ideas first and
then expand on them.
Does that sound like a goodfirst step?
SPEAKER_03 (03:31):
We're smoking from the same peace pipe, Kimisabe.
Okay, you might want to sit downfor this.
You're not sitting.
For reals, take a seat.
Okay, Comfy, here it is.
I want to bring our great cityinto the 21st century.
How frustrating has it been?
(03:52):
You want to make a phone call.
Want to watch some TV.
You want to heat up someleftovers.
But you have to use a rotarydial.
You have to view your favoriteshows by adjusting an antenna
first.
You have to heat your meal on astove.
But now, uh-huh, we have sinnerswith the skill sets to
(04:14):
manufacture the latest andgreatest in technology.
OLED televisions, smartphones,microwaves, and wait for it, the
internet.
SPEAKER_12 (04:27):
Electric cars?
SPEAKER_03 (04:29):
Hell to no.
Let the fossil fuel burn, baby.
But affirmative to all the othershit I just mentioned.
Plus, we've already started.
There are warehouses uponwarehouses filled with this
shit.
Picture this.
I'm on stage.
I give my impassioned speech andthen the big reveal.
(04:51):
A grand unveiling of all thesplendor that technology has to
offer.
SPEAKER_12 (04:59):
So, the campaign is centered around technology?
SPEAKER_03 (05:03):
The best technology for everyone.
You know, technology for thebetterment of society.
A better tomorrow.
Something like that.
SPEAKER_12 (05:15):
Sir, may I speak freely?
SPEAKER_03 (05:17):
You are the only other member of the book club,
aren't you?
SPEAKER_12 (05:20):
I have no doubt that the people of Dante would
appreciate some modernconveniences.
Hell, so would I.
But you have more than half yourconstituency.
Hold that thought.
SPEAKER_03 (05:31):
Nigel?
SPEAKER_06 (05:32):
Yes, uh...
SPEAKER_03 (05:34):
Look up the word constituency.
Okay, proceed, Miss Muldoon.
SPEAKER_12 (05:38):
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the people
out there know you as atorturer, a liar, a swindler, a
murderer.
Many were here before thetransformation.
SPEAKER_03 (05:50):
Yes.
And they saw me liberate themfrom that existence.
Into something that resemblestheir former lives.
Their former selves.
SPEAKER_12 (05:59):
Of course.
But to what end?
And...
For how long?
I think any future campaignshould give them peace of mind.
It should try to answer thosequestions.
Most of them walk around scaredto death.
They're terrified of you.
SPEAKER_03 (06:16):
Of course they are.
I'm Satan.
Duh.
SPEAKER_12 (06:21):
And they're terrified that they'll wake up
one day and they'll be rightback where they started.
Before it all changed.
Before...
You changed.
They need to know why.
SPEAKER_03 (06:33):
Why?
Why
SPEAKER_12 (06:35):
this transformation?
SPEAKER_03 (06:38):
Trust me, Miss Muldoon, they can't know why.
And I can assure you, theywouldn't want to.
SPEAKER_12 (06:45):
Okay, well, then they at least need to know that
it is here to stay, thelong-term plan.
Is it just whimsy?
Or is this new way of lifesomething they can rely on?
They need to know that this newoasis you've created won't just
dry up when you get bored of it.
SPEAKER_10 (07:05):
Satan stares at her.
Miss Muldoon maintains hercomposure even though she's
trembling inside.
SPEAKER_03 (07:13):
You know, you're probably wondering if I'm going
to kiss you or kill you rightnow.
To be continued.
Hello?
She shot your gas tank?
Look, if you happen to pick upher scent again, tuck your tails
(07:34):
between your legs and head home.
I'm sending in the big guns.
Almost done, Miss Muldoon.
Need some water?
SPEAKER_12 (07:42):
No, thank you.
I'm fine.
SPEAKER_03 (07:48):
Oh, marksman! We've hit a bit of a snag in keeping
tabs on that freakazoid Howardand that tattooed beauty
Jillian.
Rumor has it they're taking insome of Dante's nightlife, the
Oracle nightclub.
You know it?
I told you they were a bunch ofjunipers that would go fat in
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the fire.
I'm on it.
And this one is on the
SPEAKER_10 (08:15):
dead.
The marksman turns and takes hisleave.
SPEAKER_03 (08:18):
I think he said he's on the job.
He's a work in progress.
Okay, back to you, Margo.
Let's recap.
Technology, a good idea.
But the people want more.
They want to know thetransformation is here to stay,
yes?
SPEAKER_12 (08:36):
Yes, sir.
SPEAKER_03 (08:38):
I love it! Relax, Miss Muldoon.
You get to live.
SPEAKER_12 (08:43):
Well, that's a relief, but...
SPEAKER_03 (08:45):
What's with all the buts?
SPEAKER_12 (08:47):
But they don't just need to know that their way of
life, that hell has changed.
They need to know that you havetoo.
That they can trust you.
SPEAKER_03 (08:57):
Satan the trustworthy.
SPEAKER_12 (08:59):
Satan the good.
Satan, Mr.
Nice Guy.
More Mr.
Nice Guy.
SPEAKER_03 (09:09):
More.
Hmm.
But I haven't started being niceyet.
SPEAKER_12 (09:13):
It's a play on words.
The idiom, no more Mr.
Nice Guy.
SPEAKER_03 (09:19):
Um, sir.
Well, look up the word idiom,too.
But I love it.
Okay, Satan, man of the people.
Satan, the nice guy.
Oh, you're good.
I like you.
I see big things for you.
First up, a peek behind thecurtain.
Follow me to the cellar.
UNKNOWN (09:38):
Uh...
SPEAKER_12 (09:39):
The cellar?
SPEAKER_10 (09:39):
Margot follows Satan down to the cellar, to his
secret lair and command center.
She sees a man locked in a cage.
He's shivering, his hideous facepartially shrouded in shadow.
Piggy?
This
SPEAKER_03 (09:54):
is Margo Muldoon, my new campaign manager.
She's going to help me usher ina new era, truly revolutionize
the way of life here.
Now, as my first act as thenew...
Ooh, which is better?
Senator or governor?
Ah, screw that.
(10:14):
I don't believe in titles.
My first act as Mr.
Nice Guy.
I free you from your obligationsto me after you finish one final
task.
Despite recent events, you havealways served me well.
Do it one last time and Irelieve you from any future
commitments.
(10:35):
And...
and my family?
No harm will come to them.
A deal is a deal.
And my appearance.
Hmm.
Okay, okay.
I'll restore your former looks,from countenance to carriage.
SPEAKER_10 (10:55):
Done.
Satan unlocks the cage and
SPEAKER_03 (11:00):
eases the door.
You're free to go.
Clean up, and we'll be in touch.
SPEAKER_10 (11:05):
The pig retrieves his belongings, throwing his
overcoat over his shoulders.
He walks to the lair's exit.
but pauses and turns back toSatan.
SPEAKER_02 (11:13):
My name.
I want to be called by my nameagain.
SPEAKER_03 (11:19):
Yes, yes, you're right.
From this day forward, you areonly to be addressed by the name
given to you at birth.
Say it.
John.
Your name is John Tulliver.
SPEAKER_02 (11:36):
Thank you.
SPEAKER_10 (11:39):
The pig activates the automatic cellar doors and
leaves.
SPEAKER_03 (11:43):
Formerly my bacon-flavored henchman, my
ham-fisted enforcer, mysausage-stuffed sidekick, my
hog-wild hooligan, mybacon-wrapped bandit, my
pigskin-packing rebel, myrib-raging ruffian, and of
course, you will always be mysnout-sniffing scoundrel.
(12:05):
Enjoy, John.
SPEAKER_12 (12:09):
I'm not entirely sure what that was all about,
but it seemed like it was a goodthing.
SPEAKER_03 (12:14):
Yes, something a nice guy would do, wouldn't you
say?
I'd
SPEAKER_12 (12:18):
say so.
SPEAKER_03 (12:19):
Ms.
Muldoon, you have somewhere tobe?
No,
SPEAKER_12 (12:22):
I resigned from my previous assignment to join you.
SPEAKER_03 (12:25):
Good.
There is something else as partof my campaign.
Ms.
Muldoon, there is a psychokiller out there lopping ears
off and terrorizing the peopleof Dante.
It's time to restore some lawand order.
And I know just who to ask.
We can include it in ourcampaign agenda when we make our
(12:47):
announcement tomorrow.
SPEAKER_12 (12:48):
Wait, tomorrow?
Normally, I'd need a few months.
SPEAKER_10 (12:52):
You have about 12 hours.
Satan and Margot Muldoon sit inthe back of a black sedan when
his cell phone rings.
It's not a number he recognizes.
Hello?
SPEAKER_07 (13:04):
You know...
When someone extends aninvitation, the polite thing to
do is respond in a timelymanner, not make them wait.
Oh,
SPEAKER_03 (13:19):
it's you.
How'd you get this number?
SPEAKER_07 (13:26):
You're the current leader of Hell.
You are hardly unreachable.
Wherever you may go, someone outthere knows where you are and
what you're up to.
And if they know, then thatmeans I'll know too.
SPEAKER_03 (13:50):
Is that what this special invite is for?
So you can spout idle threats?
SPEAKER_07 (13:56):
Oh, these aren't threats.
They are...
realities.
Now listen closely because thisis a threat and not an idle one.
Oh, this one is very active.
Your little campaign tomorrow,you might consider relocating
(14:21):
because there won't be much ofDante left when it arrives.
SPEAKER_03 (14:29):
When what arrives?
SPEAKER_07 (14:32):
Oh, now I'm not one to ruin surprises.
Get your priorities straight,Lucifer.
Meet me.
Tomorrow.
At the location on the invite.
Or...
Goodbye, Dante.
(14:54):
Ta-ta.
For now.
SPEAKER_03 (14:59):
Ms.
Muldoon...
What kind of wiggle room do Ihave on this nice guy routine?
SPEAKER_10 (15:20):
Jillian walks slowly through the Oracle nightclub.
She's surrounded by sweaty,undulating bodies.
The beat pumps through theoverhead speakers as the lights
strobe in a variations ofpurple, red and yellow.
A DJ stands behind a turntablebouncing to the beat.
She slowly pulls out the nailfile from her pants pocket as
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she scans the room for theweirdo, Howard.
It doesn't take long.
He's sitting at the bar,finishing a drink.
She watches as he stands,scratches his ass and walks
towards the men's room.
Before he enters the hallwaytowards the bathroom, Jillian
appears behind him, placing thenail file up to his neck.
SPEAKER_08 (16:02):
So, Howard, where were we?
SPEAKER_10 (16:06):
Someone behind Jillian screams.
She twists around, pullingHoward with her.
They witness the crowd partingon either side and in the middle
of the now empty floor walks themarksman.
He approaches Howard and lookshim over.
SPEAKER_05 (16:19):
Stay back.
SPEAKER_10 (16:21):
She digs the nail file deeper into Howard's neck
and suddenly...
The marksman notices something.
Jillian realizes that he'sstaring at the tattoos on her
right arm.
You bear the mark.
SPEAKER_08 (16:34):
What?
What the hell are you talkingabout?
SPEAKER_10 (16:37):
You bear the mark.
He grabs her arm and points to aspecific tattoo.
It's in the shape of a serpent,and jutting from its mouth, the
pointed blade of an ancientdagger protrudes.
The body of the serpent isaccented with three chevron
symbols pointing downwardtowards her wrist.
The mark of Hashishin.
(16:58):
You bear the mark of anassassin.
I
SPEAKER_08 (17:00):
don't know what you're talking about.
SPEAKER_10 (17:04):
The music stops.
The marksman turns towards thedance floor to see the large
twins advancing.
Their distorted face is evenmore pronounced with the strobe
lighting.
The marksman notices they eachhave two bloodied bullet wounds
in their chests.
SPEAKER_08 (17:19):
Not them again.
The
SPEAKER_10 (17:21):
marksman brushes aside his coat, revealing a
holstered revolver.
SPEAKER_08 (17:25):
I already tried that.
Guns don't work.
SPEAKER_10 (17:28):
The marksman pulls his weapon and aims at the two
identical lumbering giants.
This one does.
The marksman dispatches thetwins quickly, their matching
heads having been blown cleanoff.
Their large, abruptly lifelessbodies crash to the dance floor.
(17:50):
The crowd, still frozen in fear,begin rushing out of the
nightclub in a panic.
SPEAKER_03 (17:54):
You just have to choose the one right weapon, and
your aim
SPEAKER_05 (17:59):
will stay true.
Excuse me, can you please tellher to let me go?
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Tell this bitch to let me go!The
SPEAKER_10 (18:12):
marksman lightning-quick punches Howard
in the jaw, sending him to theground.
He is blacked out before he hitsthe floor.
The marksman walks over to thebar and asks for a bottle and a
shot glass.
He pours a drink and downs it.
Jillian cautiously walks over tohim.
SPEAKER_08 (18:28):
Can you help me find my friend?
His name is Sebastian.
SPEAKER_03 (18:32):
There is a price on his head, and for that I cannot
interfere.
But no harm will come to you,those who bear the mark.
I cannot make the same promisefor your friend.
SPEAKER_08 (18:48):
I'm not what you think I am.
SPEAKER_03 (18:51):
You don't
SPEAKER_10 (18:52):
choose.
You are chosen.
Jillian inches away, and thenslowly begins to leave the
nightclub.
SPEAKER_03 (19:02):
We will.
SPEAKER_04 (19:03):
Meet again.
SPEAKER_10 (19:10):
Leo sits on the ledge of the ornamental fish
pond talking with Maximilian.
Under the moonlight and amongstthe choir of crickets, Leo
shares with his friend thelatest demon hunt adventures.
How big was the horse?
I'm not sure.
Definitely bigger than aClydesdale.
SPEAKER_03 (19:25):
That's a big fucking horse.
Oh, I almost forgot.
I came bearing gifts.
Oh, I appreciate that, Leo,but...
I'm not hungry.
Not even for chocolate.
Wow, that's not like you.
What got you down, Max?
I mean, aside from the obvious.
Right.
That murder of the young ladythe other night.
(19:46):
The one they found in theStygian Marsh?
SPEAKER_04 (19:49):
Oh, is that where
SPEAKER_03 (19:50):
he took her?
Wait, Max, what do you know?
It happened here.
Just about where you'restanding.
On the bench over there.
Do you see anything?
Uh...
Yeah.
Holy shit, the 11th Circleinsignia in red paint.
Max, and there's dried blood inthe grass.
(20:10):
The killer was here?
It happened right in front ofme.
I tried
SPEAKER_05 (20:16):
to warn her, but I was helpless to do anything, and
this curse or whatever the hellit is took me down.
SPEAKER_03 (20:24):
When I resurfaced, both she and the murderer were
gone.
Well...
We need to tell someone.
Everyone thinks the murders tookplace in the marsh.
And Max, there have been morevictims.
Dear God.
I'd hoped I'd never experienceanything like this again.
(20:44):
Wait, what do you mean again?
Have there been other murders?
Not here, at least, as far as Iknow.
No, these happened long ago.
Are you familiar with theWhitechapel murders?
London, circa 1888.
Whitechapel?
Wait, Max, are you telling me...
I'd just joined the force as amember of the Metropolitan
(21:07):
Police, otherwise known as...
Scotland Yard?
Holy shit.
My background was in psychology.
I studied under William H.R.
Rivers at the University ofCambridge.
The university wouldn't have anestablished psychology
department until 1897, and ofcourse...
I'd be long dead before thathappened.
But I had an aptitude for it.
(21:30):
I'm in shock.
You're a cop.
Why didn't you ever sayanything?
It's a lifetime ago.
Two lifetimes.
SPEAKER_04 (21:38):
Been far away from who I am now.
SPEAKER_03 (21:40):
This drowning puppet.
Please tell me there's more.
Well, I don't think I'm givinganything away by telling you the
killer was never called.
I was assigned to work under SirRobert Anderson.
second assistant commissioner tothe H Division of the Criminal
Investigation Department, alongwith Thomas Bond, the renowned
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surgeon at the time.
Together, we initiated what wasconsidered to be one of the
first criminal profiles.
I feel like I should get yourautograph or something.
You're, like, famous.
Holy shit, Max, you helped tryand catch Jack the Ripper?
Damn, talk about burying a lead.
I felt just as helpless then asI did the other night.
(22:25):
Hey, you did everything youcould.
But it...
wasn't enough.
Duty calls.
Yeah, sorry.
I need to go.
Damn, a cop.
I knew there was a reason we gotalong so well.
(22:45):
I consider you a friend, Leo.
That may mean more here thananywhere else.
Feelings mutual, Max.
See you soon.
SPEAKER_10 (22:56):
Leo enters the ORA in a rush.
He finds Willy and Lauriesitting at their desks in the
Devil's Den.
Willy,
SPEAKER_03 (23:04):
Laurie, what's going on?
Is the cap okay?
Yeah, they're in the quiet room.
They're waiting for you.
They are waiting for me?
SPEAKER_10 (23:14):
Laurie?
SPEAKER_08 (23:16):
Hey, I just work here.
SPEAKER_10 (23:18):
Leo enters the quiet room.
Captain Manga rests on thegurney.
A physician stands at her side.
SPEAKER_09 (23:25):
Leo, come on in.
This is Dr.
Prim.
Hey, Doc, give us a second,please.
How are you, Cap?
I'll be out of commission for awhile.
No two ways about it.
Hey, I never took a vacation inlife.
Why not start now?
But Leo, there's a reason Iasked you back.
SPEAKER_10 (23:43):
Mr.
Braun.
Leo turns, and standing at theentrance of the choir room are
Satan and a woman in a suit andglasses.
Uh, sir?
SPEAKER_03 (23:56):
Leo, this is Margot Muldoon, my new campaign
manager.
There are big changes coming tothe city of Dante, and you will
play a big part of that.
I'm sorry, no disrespect, butI'm not sure how I play a part.
SPEAKER_09 (24:12):
Leo, listen up.
I'm good with it.
This is the right move.
SPEAKER_03 (24:16):
Good with what?
SPEAKER_12 (24:18):
Mr.
Braun, effective immediately,you have been instated as the
new captain of the ORA.
Captain, I mean, Ms.
Manget, has already signed off.
SPEAKER_03 (24:28):
What?
No, Cap, no.
SPEAKER_09 (24:32):
Leo, shut up for a second.
You led the team today, outthere in the field.
You did that.
I can't think of anyone morequalified to run this team.
We all agree.
SPEAKER_10 (24:44):
Willie, June, and Lori step in, clapping.
I,
SPEAKER_03 (24:50):
uh, I don't know what to say.
I think in these situations, youjust say yes.
Well, I don't know, Cap.
SPEAKER_09 (25:01):
Do it, Leo.
Go for it.
SPEAKER_03 (25:04):
Okay, then.
Yeah, at least until she's backon her feet.
SPEAKER_09 (25:09):
On her foot.
Let's go, Leo!
SPEAKER_03 (25:16):
Good.
Glad that is settled.
Now, Leo, walk
SPEAKER_10 (25:20):
with me.
Satan and Leo exit the ORA.
A beautiful dark blue modifiedDodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
sits out front.
The Devil tosses Leo a set ofcar keys.
SPEAKER_03 (25:32):
Mr.
Braun, with your new set ofresponsibilities, you're going
to be extra busy, and you'llneed a way to get around.
I hope this fully loaded, packedto the brim with bells and
whistles, uh...
I'm out of metaphors.
Not really a car guy.
I hope it's to your liking.
Wait, this is mine?
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What for?
What for?
Well, for our new sheriff.
Sheriff?
Oh, it's a done deal.
Came with the agreement when youtook over as captain.
Your official title is sheriff.
You'll have full jurisdiction ofDante and run all demon hunting
operations.
(26:15):
You'll have all the resources ofthe ORA at your disposal.
Plus a new sheriff's department.
Construction of the new wing isalready underway.
And they work quickly, I assureyou.
I'm...
I'm in complete shock.
We believe in you, Mr.
(26:36):
Braun.
Sheriff Braun.
First order of business istracking down this crazed killer
who is on the loose.
We need to maintain orderingsafety in the city of Dante.
Now I have some other businessto attend to, a campaign to
organize, and I expect you to bethere.
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But if you need anything,anything at all, don't hesitate
to ask.
SPEAKER_10 (27:03):
Satan pats Leo on the back and turns to enter the
ORA and retrieve Miss Muldoon.
Sir.
Yes, Leo?
SPEAKER_03 (27:10):
I'll need a second in command.
Spoken like a true sheriff.
Who did you have in mind?
SPEAKER_10 (27:49):
a torrent of water is redirected from Dante,
cascading back into the riverStyx.
Conflicting, flowing wavesconverge, resulting in a
whitewash that is sprayed intothe air.
The powerful course of avertedwater flow settles as it
coalesces with the larger bodyof river water.
Fish resembling koi flip andflip, propelling themselves away
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from the rushing water as theornamental fish pond is drained.
Once emptied, Maximilian restsat the bottom in a fetal
position, soaked andunconscious.
A thick cuff attached to a heavychain long secured around his
neck unfastens and falls away.
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Two more cuffs unlock at hisankles.
His eyes open.
To his astonishment, he is notengulfed in water.
He's not drowning.
He's not bound.
He can stand.
With every ounce of strength hecan manage, he rises, planting
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his feet firmly against thesurface.
He's overwhelmed with emotion,shaking.
He holds his arms above hishead, balls his fists, takes in
his first free breath in agesand screams with rapturous joy
and elation.
He looks upwards and sees hisfriend, Leo Braun, looking down
on him, beaming from ear to ear.
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It's 1 a.m.
in Boston, Massachusetts.
Patrons of the Green DragonTavern are still lively at this
late hour, enjoying pints ofGuinness and food.
Former priest Jacob Marwood sitsalone at a booth, occasionally
sipping on a beer.
A man sits down at the booth.
Jacob doesn't recognize him.
SPEAKER_11 (29:58):
Uh, excuse me?
Hey, Cy, all the other seatswere taken.
Look, there are plenty of emptyseats.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'mmeeting someone.
Not much of a drinker, are you?
You've been nursing that samebeer for the better part of an
hour.
And I don't think anyone else iscoming.
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How do you...
Have you been watching me?
You, uh...
You used to be a priest.
Am I right?
Okay.
I don't know how you know any ofthis...
It is you, isn't it?
It's me what?
That sent the picture.
Picture?
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Who are you?
Ah, let me introduce myself.
Name's Trevor.
And the picture I'm referring tois the man with the briefcase.
At the bricks apartment?
Yeah, the one of the old broadwho was carrying a briefcase.
Guy enters the building and thenboom! Later, he walks out
unscathed.
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And then he vanishes.
You saw that.
I figured no one else was payingattention.
Yeah, I saw your post.
Lots of people have.
And what if I told you lots ofpeople have seen him again?
SPEAKER_10 (31:15):
He came back?
Trevor unlocks his smartphoneand opens the site where Jacob
had posted the picture.
SPEAKER_11 (31:24):
Yeah, after your post, it started getting hits.
You see other people weregetting sightings of mysterious
men with briefcases all over thefriggin' country.
Oh, my God.
I had no idea.
Are you serious?
Your phone should have beenblowing up.
I don't have a phone.
That explains it.
Well, we can fix that.
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Look, same guy, but this timewith a younger girl holding a
briefcase.
Guy walks into a hospital on aLas Vegas trip.
Minutes later, a freaking 4.8magnitude earthquake.
And once again, he and the girl,they're gone.
Here.
Tell me that doesn't look like afriggin' sword he's holding.
Or this, same guy, this time,South Florida.
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They caught him on a doorbellsecurity camera just across the
street from the Weston family.
He came back.
Okay, but I don't know what todo with this information.
Not that I haven't been thinkingabout it constantly since my
first sighting.
Look, Mr.
Marwood, I'm part of a group,still at the ground level.
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We don't even have a name yet,but we're looking into this.
All thanks to you.
And I'd like you to be a part ofit.
What do you say?
Want to see more?
SPEAKER_10 (32:44):
Jacob Marwit looks around the bar, realizing how
disconnected he is, how empty hefeels.
Yes,
SPEAKER_11 (32:54):
please show me more.
SPEAKER_01 (33:37):
Leo Braun is a production of Shoestring TV.
I want to take a moment to thankour newest Patreon members,
Mark, Sue, Grace, Thomas,Michelle, and Chris.
Thank you so much for yoursupport.
We're so excited to have you onboard, and I can assure you, we
are just getting started.
And as always, you can listen toLeo Braun anywhere you listen to
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podcasts.
Leo Braun is written andproduced by me, Jason Beard.
Now, the cast of Episode 11, Mr.
Nice Guy, Part 2.
Leo Braun, played by StitchMainville.
Narrator 2, played by AndyParkin.
Lilith, played by Grace Newton.
Nigel, played by MichaelCunningham.
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Jillian Burkett, played byTabitha Mixon.
Willie Topaz, played by TerryBriscoe.
Lori Stryker, played by EmilyFry.
Captain F.J.
Mangut, played by MelroseJohnson.
Satan and the Pig, played by JemFronk.
Maximilian, played by RichieBerry.
Margot Muldoon, played bySamantha D'Souza.
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The Marksman and Jacob Marwood,played by Mitch Lashinsky,
Howard, played by Robert Lloyd,and Trevor Mallory, played by
Nick Mars.
Stay tuned for the season onefinale of Leo Braun with episode
12, Surface Tension.
And as always, our sincerestthanks for listening.
Houston TV.
SPEAKER_10 (00:32):
In pursuit of Howard, Jillian has tracked him
to the Oracle nightclub.
The building itself appears darkand dingy, but the bright green
neon lit sign adds appeal.
Howard is allowed into theentrance after a short
conversation with the bouncerstanding in front.
Jillian sneaks her way to theback of the nightclub, looking
for a secretive way in.
SPEAKER_00 (00:57):
New String TV presents Leo Braun.
Nigel
SPEAKER_10 (01:13):
the butler enters the estate library in the
devil's sprawling manner andfinds Satan sitting in a leather
lounge chair and smoking acigar.
Sitting across from him is themarksman, who is masterfully
shuffling playing cards.
They are embroiled in a heatedgame of crazy eights when Nigel
announces the arrival of aguest.
SPEAKER_06 (01:33):
Sir, your guest has arrived.
This is Margot Muldoon, formerpolitical strategist and
campaign manager for U.S.
President Loudoun.
She was on her way to becomingthe White House Chief of Staff
SPEAKER_03 (01:47):
when she...
Yes, yes.
It was a brain aneurysm.
I'm familiar with her resume andher death certificate.
Thank you, Nigel.
That will be all.
Hey, Marky Marksman, why don'tyou head downstairs and check on
our friend, Peppa?
I'm taking the cards with me.
I'll deal next round.
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The marksman exits the library.
Shut the door, please.
This book club is for membersonly.
SPEAKER_12 (02:14):
It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
And this library, trulyimpressive.
Most of these are firsteditions.
Are you an avid reader?
SPEAKER_03 (02:26):
I don't think I've even read the covers.
As you're probably aware, I makea lot of deals, and you'd be
surprised at the strange thingspeople are willing to part with
in exchange for some help.
These rare books, while on theoutside may appear to be the
grapes of wrath, within thepages lies the most heinous acts
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of humanity, everyone's deepest,darkest secrets.
Consider this library a house ofcollateral.
But this is hardly why I askedyou here today, Ms.
Muldoon.
I need someone to run myupcoming campaign, coordinate
rallies, create ads, you know,all that stuff you're used to.
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Your political acumen precedesyou.
SPEAKER_12 (03:17):
And I'm grateful for the opportunity.
So how I would customarily beginis to hear your ideas first and
then expand on them.
Does that sound like a goodfirst step?
SPEAKER_03 (03:31):
We're smoking from the same peace pipe, Kimisabe.
Okay, you might want to sit downfor this.
You're not sitting.
For reals, take a seat.
Okay, Comfy, here it is.
I want to bring our great cityinto the 21st century.
How frustrating has it been?
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You want to make a phone call.
Want to watch some TV.
You want to heat up someleftovers.
But you have to use a rotarydial.
You have to view your favoriteshows by adjusting an antenna
first.
You have to heat your meal on astove.
But now, uh-huh, we have sinnerswith the skill sets to
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manufacture the latest andgreatest in technology.
OLED televisions, smartphones,microwaves, and wait for it, the
internet.
SPEAKER_12 (04:27):
Electric cars?
SPEAKER_03 (04:29):
Hell to no.
Let the fossil fuel burn, baby.
But affirmative to all the othershit I just mentioned.
Plus, we've already started.
There are warehouses uponwarehouses filled with this
shit.
Picture this.
I'm on stage.
I give my impassioned speech andthen the big reveal.
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A grand unveiling of all thesplendor that technology has to
offer.
SPEAKER_12 (04:59):
So, the campaign is centered around technology?
SPEAKER_03 (05:03):
The best technology for everyone.
You know, technology for thebetterment of society.
A better tomorrow.
Something like that.
SPEAKER_12 (05:15):
Sir, may I speak freely?
SPEAKER_03 (05:17):
You are the only other member of the book club,
aren't you?
SPEAKER_12 (05:20):
I have no doubt that the people of Dante would
appreciate some modernconveniences.
Hell, so would I.
But you have more than half yourconstituency.
Hold that thought.
SPEAKER_03 (05:31):
Nigel?
SPEAKER_06 (05:32):
Yes, uh...
SPEAKER_03 (05:34):
Look up the word constituency.
Okay, proceed, Miss Muldoon.
SPEAKER_12 (05:38):
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the people
out there know you as atorturer, a liar, a swindler, a
murderer.
Many were here before thetransformation.
SPEAKER_03 (05:50):
Yes.
And they saw me liberate themfrom that existence.
Into something that resemblestheir former lives.
Their former selves.
SPEAKER_12 (05:59):
Of course.
But to what end?
And...
For how long?
I think any future campaignshould give them peace of mind.
It should try to answer thosequestions.
Most of them walk around scaredto death.
They're terrified of you.
SPEAKER_03 (06:16):
Of course they are.
I'm Satan.
Duh.
SPEAKER_12 (06:21):
And they're terrified that they'll wake up
one day and they'll be rightback where they started.
Before it all changed.
Before...
You changed.
They need to know why.
SPEAKER_03 (06:33):
Why?
Why
SPEAKER_12 (06:35):
this transformation?
SPEAKER_03 (06:38):
Trust me, Miss Muldoon, they can't know why.
And I can assure you, theywouldn't want to.
SPEAKER_12 (06:45):
Okay, well, then they at least need to know that
it is here to stay, thelong-term plan.
Is it just whimsy?
Or is this new way of lifesomething they can rely on?
They need to know that this newoasis you've created won't just
dry up when you get bored of it.
SPEAKER_10 (07:05):
Satan stares at her.
Miss Muldoon maintains hercomposure even though she's
trembling inside.
SPEAKER_03 (07:13):
You know, you're probably wondering if I'm going
to kiss you or kill you rightnow.
To be continued.
Hello?
She shot your gas tank?
Look, if you happen to pick upher scent again, tuck your tails
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between your legs and head home.
I'm sending in the big guns.
Almost done, Miss Muldoon.
Need some water?
SPEAKER_12 (07:42):
No, thank you.
I'm fine.
SPEAKER_03 (07:48):
Oh, marksman! We've hit a bit of a snag in keeping
tabs on that freakazoid Howardand that tattooed beauty
Jillian.
Rumor has it they're taking insome of Dante's nightlife, the
Oracle nightclub.
You know it?
I told you they were a bunch ofjunipers that would go fat in
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the fire.
I'm on it.
And this one is on the
SPEAKER_10 (08:15):
dead.
The marksman turns and takes hisleave.
SPEAKER_03 (08:18):
I think he said he's on the job.
He's a work in progress.
Okay, back to you, Margo.
Let's recap.
Technology, a good idea.
But the people want more.
They want to know thetransformation is here to stay,
yes?
SPEAKER_12 (08:36):
Yes, sir.
SPEAKER_03 (08:38):
I love it! Relax, Miss Muldoon.
You get to live.
SPEAKER_12 (08:43):
Well, that's a relief, but...
SPEAKER_03 (08:45):
What's with all the buts?
SPEAKER_12 (08:47):
But they don't just need to know that their way of
life, that hell has changed.
They need to know that you havetoo.
That they can trust you.
SPEAKER_03 (08:57):
Satan the trustworthy.
SPEAKER_12 (08:59):
Satan the good.
Satan, Mr.
Nice Guy.
More Mr.
Nice Guy.
SPEAKER_03 (09:09):
More.
Hmm.
But I haven't started being niceyet.
SPEAKER_12 (09:13):
It's a play on words.
The idiom, no more Mr.
Nice Guy.
SPEAKER_03 (09:19):
Um, sir.
Well, look up the word idiom,too.
But I love it.
Okay, Satan, man of the people.
Satan, the nice guy.
Oh, you're good.
I like you.
I see big things for you.
First up, a peek behind thecurtain.
Follow me to the cellar.
UNKNOWN (09:38):
Uh...
SPEAKER_12 (09:39):
The cellar?
SPEAKER_10 (09:39):
Margot follows Satan down to the cellar, to his
secret lair and command center.
She sees a man locked in a cage.
He's shivering, his hideous facepartially shrouded in shadow.
Piggy?
This
SPEAKER_03 (09:54):
is Margo Muldoon, my new campaign manager.
She's going to help me usher ina new era, truly revolutionize
the way of life here.
Now, as my first act as thenew...
Ooh, which is better?
Senator or governor?
Ah, screw that.
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I don't believe in titles.
My first act as Mr.
Nice Guy.
I free you from your obligationsto me after you finish one final
task.
Despite recent events, you havealways served me well.
Do it one last time and Irelieve you from any future
commitments.
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And...
and my family?
No harm will come to them.
A deal is a deal.
And my appearance.
Hmm.
Okay, okay.
I'll restore your former looks,from countenance to carriage.
SPEAKER_10 (10:55):
Done.
Satan unlocks the cage and
SPEAKER_03 (11:00):
eases the door.
You're free to go.
Clean up, and we'll be in touch.
SPEAKER_10 (11:05):
The pig retrieves his belongings, throwing his
overcoat over his shoulders.
He walks to the lair's exit.
but pauses and turns back toSatan.
SPEAKER_02 (11:13):
My name.
I want to be called by my nameagain.
SPEAKER_03 (11:19):
Yes, yes, you're right.
From this day forward, you areonly to be addressed by the name
given to you at birth.
Say it.
John.
Your name is John Tulliver.
SPEAKER_02 (11:36):
Thank you.
SPEAKER_10 (11:39):
The pig activates the automatic cellar doors and
leaves.
SPEAKER_03 (11:43):
Formerly my bacon-flavored henchman, my
ham-fisted enforcer, mysausage-stuffed sidekick, my
hog-wild hooligan, mybacon-wrapped bandit, my
pigskin-packing rebel, myrib-raging ruffian, and of
course, you will always be mysnout-sniffing scoundrel.
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Enjoy, John.
SPEAKER_12 (12:09):
I'm not entirely sure what that was all about,
but it seemed like it was a goodthing.
SPEAKER_03 (12:14):
Yes, something a nice guy would do, wouldn't you
say?
I'd
SPEAKER_12 (12:18):
say so.
SPEAKER_03 (12:19):
Ms.
Muldoon, you have somewhere tobe?
No,
SPEAKER_12 (12:22):
I resigned from my previous assignment to join you.
SPEAKER_03 (12:25):
Good.
There is something else as partof my campaign.
Ms.
Muldoon, there is a psychokiller out there lopping ears
off and terrorizing the peopleof Dante.
It's time to restore some lawand order.
And I know just who to ask.
We can include it in ourcampaign agenda when we make our
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announcement tomorrow.
SPEAKER_12 (12:48):
Wait, tomorrow?
Normally, I'd need a few months.
SPEAKER_10 (12:52):
You have about 12 hours.
Satan and Margot Muldoon sit inthe back of a black sedan when
his cell phone rings.
It's not a number he recognizes.
Hello?
SPEAKER_07 (13:04):
You know...
When someone extends aninvitation, the polite thing to
do is respond in a timelymanner, not make them wait.
Oh,
SPEAKER_03 (13:19):
it's you.
How'd you get this number?
SPEAKER_07 (13:26):
You're the current leader of Hell.
You are hardly unreachable.
Wherever you may go, someone outthere knows where you are and
what you're up to.
And if they know, then thatmeans I'll know too.
SPEAKER_03 (13:50):
Is that what this special invite is for?
So you can spout idle threats?
SPEAKER_07 (13:56):
Oh, these aren't threats.
They are...
realities.
Now listen closely because thisis a threat and not an idle one.
Oh, this one is very active.
Your little campaign tomorrow,you might consider relocating
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because there won't be much ofDante left when it arrives.
SPEAKER_03 (14:29):
When what arrives?
SPEAKER_07 (14:32):
Oh, now I'm not one to ruin surprises.
Get your priorities straight,Lucifer.
Meet me.
Tomorrow.
At the location on the invite.
Or...
Goodbye, Dante.
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Ta-ta.
For now.
SPEAKER_03 (14:59):
Ms.
Muldoon...
What kind of wiggle room do Ihave on this nice guy routine?
SPEAKER_10 (15:20):
Jillian walks slowly through the Oracle nightclub.
She's surrounded by sweaty,undulating bodies.
The beat pumps through theoverhead speakers as the lights
strobe in a variations ofpurple, red and yellow.
A DJ stands behind a turntablebouncing to the beat.
She slowly pulls out the nailfile from her pants pocket as
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she scans the room for theweirdo, Howard.
It doesn't take long.
He's sitting at the bar,finishing a drink.
She watches as he stands,scratches his ass and walks
towards the men's room.
Before he enters the hallwaytowards the bathroom, Jillian
appears behind him, placing thenail file up to his neck.
SPEAKER_08 (16:02):
So, Howard, where were we?
SPEAKER_10 (16:06):
Someone behind Jillian screams.
She twists around, pullingHoward with her.
They witness the crowd partingon either side and in the middle
of the now empty floor walks themarksman.
He approaches Howard and lookshim over.
SPEAKER_05 (16:19):
Stay back.
SPEAKER_10 (16:21):
She digs the nail file deeper into Howard's neck
and suddenly...
The marksman notices something.
Jillian realizes that he'sstaring at the tattoos on her
right arm.
You bear the mark.
SPEAKER_08 (16:34):
What?
What the hell are you talkingabout?
SPEAKER_10 (16:37):
You bear the mark.
He grabs her arm and points to aspecific tattoo.
It's in the shape of a serpent,and jutting from its mouth, the
pointed blade of an ancientdagger protrudes.
The body of the serpent isaccented with three chevron
symbols pointing downwardtowards her wrist.
The mark of Hashishin.
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You bear the mark of anassassin.
I
SPEAKER_08 (17:00):
don't know what you're talking about.
SPEAKER_10 (17:04):
The music stops.
The marksman turns towards thedance floor to see the large
twins advancing.
Their distorted face is evenmore pronounced with the strobe
lighting.
The marksman notices they eachhave two bloodied bullet wounds
in their chests.
SPEAKER_08 (17:19):
Not them again.
The
SPEAKER_10 (17:21):
marksman brushes aside his coat, revealing a
holstered revolver.
SPEAKER_08 (17:25):
I already tried that.
Guns don't work.
SPEAKER_10 (17:28):
The marksman pulls his weapon and aims at the two
identical lumbering giants.
This one does.
The marksman dispatches thetwins quickly, their matching
heads having been blown cleanoff.
Their large, abruptly lifelessbodies crash to the dance floor.
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The crowd, still frozen in fear,begin rushing out of the
nightclub in a panic.
SPEAKER_03 (17:54):
You just have to choose the one right weapon, and
your aim
SPEAKER_05 (17:59):
will stay true.
Excuse me, can you please tellher to let me go?
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Tell this bitch to let me go!The
SPEAKER_10 (18:12):
marksman lightning-quick punches Howard
in the jaw, sending him to theground.
He is blacked out before he hitsthe floor.
The marksman walks over to thebar and asks for a bottle and a
shot glass.
He pours a drink and downs it.
Jillian cautiously walks over tohim.
SPEAKER_08 (18:28):
Can you help me find my friend?
His name is Sebastian.
SPEAKER_03 (18:32):
There is a price on his head, and for that I cannot
interfere.
But no harm will come to you,those who bear the mark.
I cannot make the same promisefor your friend.
SPEAKER_08 (18:48):
I'm not what you think I am.
SPEAKER_03 (18:51):
You don't
SPEAKER_10 (18:52):
choose.
You are chosen.
Jillian inches away, and thenslowly begins to leave the
nightclub.
SPEAKER_03 (19:02):
We will.
SPEAKER_04 (19:03):
Meet again.
SPEAKER_10 (19:10):
Leo sits on the ledge of the ornamental fish
pond talking with Maximilian.
Under the moonlight and amongstthe choir of crickets, Leo
shares with his friend thelatest demon hunt adventures.
How big was the horse?
I'm not sure.
Definitely bigger than aClydesdale.
SPEAKER_03 (19:25):
That's a big fucking horse.
Oh, I almost forgot.
I came bearing gifts.
Oh, I appreciate that, Leo,but...
I'm not hungry.
Not even for chocolate.
Wow, that's not like you.
What got you down, Max?
I mean, aside from the obvious.
Right.
That murder of the young ladythe other night.
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The one they found in theStygian Marsh?
SPEAKER_04 (19:49):
Oh, is that where
SPEAKER_03 (19:50):
he took her?
Wait, Max, what do you know?
It happened here.
Just about where you'restanding.
On the bench over there.
Do you see anything?
Uh...
Yeah.
Holy shit, the 11th Circleinsignia in red paint.
Max, and there's dried blood inthe grass.
(20:10):
The killer was here?
It happened right in front ofme.
I tried
SPEAKER_05 (20:16):
to warn her, but I was helpless to do anything, and
this curse or whatever the hellit is took me down.
SPEAKER_03 (20:24):
When I resurfaced, both she and the murderer were
gone.
Well...
We need to tell someone.
Everyone thinks the murders tookplace in the marsh.
And Max, there have been morevictims.
Dear God.
I'd hoped I'd never experienceanything like this again.
(20:44):
Wait, what do you mean again?
Have there been other murders?
Not here, at least, as far as Iknow.
No, these happened long ago.
Are you familiar with theWhitechapel murders?
London, circa 1888.
Whitechapel?
Wait, Max, are you telling me...
I'd just joined the force as amember of the Metropolitan
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Police, otherwise known as...
Scotland Yard?
Holy shit.
My background was in psychology.
I studied under William H.R.
Rivers at the University ofCambridge.
The university wouldn't have anestablished psychology
department until 1897, and ofcourse...
I'd be long dead before thathappened.
But I had an aptitude for it.
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I'm in shock.
You're a cop.
Why didn't you ever sayanything?
It's a lifetime ago.
Two lifetimes.
SPEAKER_04 (21:38):
Been far away from who I am now.
SPEAKER_03 (21:40):
This drowning puppet.
Please tell me there's more.
Well, I don't think I'm givinganything away by telling you the
killer was never called.
I was assigned to work under SirRobert Anderson.
second assistant commissioner tothe H Division of the Criminal
Investigation Department, alongwith Thomas Bond, the renowned
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surgeon at the time.
Together, we initiated what wasconsidered to be one of the
first criminal profiles.
I feel like I should get yourautograph or something.
You're, like, famous.
Holy shit, Max, you helped tryand catch Jack the Ripper?
Damn, talk about burying a lead.
I felt just as helpless then asI did the other night.
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Hey, you did everything youcould.
But it...
wasn't enough.
Duty calls.
Yeah, sorry.
I need to go.
Damn, a cop.
I knew there was a reason we gotalong so well.
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I consider you a friend, Leo.
That may mean more here thananywhere else.
Feelings mutual, Max.
See you soon.
SPEAKER_10 (22:56):
Leo enters the ORA in a rush.
He finds Willy and Lauriesitting at their desks in the
Devil's Den.
Willy,
SPEAKER_03 (23:04):
Laurie, what's going on?
Is the cap okay?
Yeah, they're in the quiet room.
They're waiting for you.
They are waiting for me?
SPEAKER_10 (23:14):
Laurie?
SPEAKER_08 (23:16):
Hey, I just work here.
SPEAKER_10 (23:18):
Leo enters the quiet room.
Captain Manga rests on thegurney.
A physician stands at her side.
SPEAKER_09 (23:25):
Leo, come on in.
This is Dr.
Prim.
Hey, Doc, give us a second,please.
How are you, Cap?
I'll be out of commission for awhile.
No two ways about it.
Hey, I never took a vacation inlife.
Why not start now?
But Leo, there's a reason Iasked you back.
SPEAKER_10 (23:43):
Mr.
Braun.
Leo turns, and standing at theentrance of the choir room are
Satan and a woman in a suit andglasses.
Uh, sir?
SPEAKER_03 (23:56):
Leo, this is Margot Muldoon, my new campaign
manager.
There are big changes coming tothe city of Dante, and you will
play a big part of that.
I'm sorry, no disrespect, butI'm not sure how I play a part.
SPEAKER_09 (24:12):
Leo, listen up.
I'm good with it.
This is the right move.
SPEAKER_03 (24:16):
Good with what?
SPEAKER_12 (24:18):
Mr.
Braun, effective immediately,you have been instated as the
new captain of the ORA.
Captain, I mean, Ms.
Manget, has already signed off.
SPEAKER_03 (24:28):
What?
No, Cap, no.
SPEAKER_09 (24:32):
Leo, shut up for a second.
You led the team today, outthere in the field.
You did that.
I can't think of anyone morequalified to run this team.
We all agree.
SPEAKER_10 (24:44):
Willie, June, and Lori step in, clapping.
I,
SPEAKER_03 (24:50):
uh, I don't know what to say.
I think in these situations, youjust say yes.
Well, I don't know, Cap.
SPEAKER_09 (25:01):
Do it, Leo.
Go for it.
SPEAKER_03 (25:04):
Okay, then.
Yeah, at least until she's backon her feet.
SPEAKER_09 (25:09):
On her foot.
Let's go, Leo!
SPEAKER_03 (25:16):
Good.
Glad that is settled.
Now, Leo, walk
SPEAKER_10 (25:20):
with me.
Satan and Leo exit the ORA.
A beautiful dark blue modifiedDodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
sits out front.
The Devil tosses Leo a set ofcar keys.
SPEAKER_03 (25:32):
Mr.
Braun, with your new set ofresponsibilities, you're going
to be extra busy, and you'llneed a way to get around.
I hope this fully loaded, packedto the brim with bells and
whistles, uh...
I'm out of metaphors.
Not really a car guy.
I hope it's to your liking.
Wait, this is mine?
(25:54):
What for?
What for?
Well, for our new sheriff.
Sheriff?
Oh, it's a done deal.
Came with the agreement when youtook over as captain.
Your official title is sheriff.
You'll have full jurisdiction ofDante and run all demon hunting
operations.
(26:15):
You'll have all the resources ofthe ORA at your disposal.
Plus a new sheriff's department.
Construction of the new wing isalready underway.
And they work quickly, I assureyou.
I'm...
I'm in complete shock.
We believe in you, Mr.
(26:36):
Braun.
Sheriff Braun.
First order of business istracking down this crazed killer
who is on the loose.
We need to maintain orderingsafety in the city of Dante.
Now I have some other businessto attend to, a campaign to
organize, and I expect you to bethere.
(26:57):
But if you need anything,anything at all, don't hesitate
to ask.
SPEAKER_10 (27:03):
Satan pats Leo on the back and turns to enter the
ORA and retrieve Miss Muldoon.
Sir.
Yes, Leo?
SPEAKER_03 (27:10):
I'll need a second in command.
Spoken like a true sheriff.
Who did you have in mind?
SPEAKER_10 (27:49):
a torrent of water is redirected from Dante,
cascading back into the riverStyx.
Conflicting, flowing wavesconverge, resulting in a
whitewash that is sprayed intothe air.
The powerful course of avertedwater flow settles as it
coalesces with the larger bodyof river water.
Fish resembling koi flip andflip, propelling themselves away
(28:10):
from the rushing water as theornamental fish pond is drained.
Once emptied, Maximilian restsat the bottom in a fetal
position, soaked andunconscious.
A thick cuff attached to a heavychain long secured around his
neck unfastens and falls away.
(28:31):
Two more cuffs unlock at hisankles.
His eyes open.
To his astonishment, he is notengulfed in water.
He's not drowning.
He's not bound.
He can stand.
With every ounce of strength hecan manage, he rises, planting
(28:51):
his feet firmly against thesurface.
He's overwhelmed with emotion,shaking.
He holds his arms above hishead, balls his fists, takes in
his first free breath in agesand screams with rapturous joy
and elation.
He looks upwards and sees hisfriend, Leo Braun, looking down
on him, beaming from ear to ear.
(29:38):
It's 1 a.m.
in Boston, Massachusetts.
Patrons of the Green DragonTavern are still lively at this
late hour, enjoying pints ofGuinness and food.
Former priest Jacob Marwood sitsalone at a booth, occasionally
sipping on a beer.
A man sits down at the booth.
Jacob doesn't recognize him.
SPEAKER_11 (29:58):
Uh, excuse me?
Hey, Cy, all the other seatswere taken.
Look, there are plenty of emptyseats.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'mmeeting someone.
Not much of a drinker, are you?
You've been nursing that samebeer for the better part of an
hour.
And I don't think anyone else iscoming.
(30:20):
How do you...
Have you been watching me?
You, uh...
You used to be a priest.
Am I right?
Okay.
I don't know how you know any ofthis...
It is you, isn't it?
It's me what?
That sent the picture.
Picture?
(30:41):
Who are you?
Ah, let me introduce myself.
Name's Trevor.
And the picture I'm referring tois the man with the briefcase.
At the bricks apartment?
Yeah, the one of the old broadwho was carrying a briefcase.
Guy enters the building and thenboom! Later, he walks out
unscathed.
(31:02):
And then he vanishes.
You saw that.
I figured no one else was payingattention.
Yeah, I saw your post.
Lots of people have.
And what if I told you lots ofpeople have seen him again?
SPEAKER_10 (31:15):
He came back?
Trevor unlocks his smartphoneand opens the site where Jacob
had posted the picture.
SPEAKER_11 (31:24):
Yeah, after your post, it started getting hits.
You see other people weregetting sightings of mysterious
men with briefcases all over thefriggin' country.
Oh, my God.
I had no idea.
Are you serious?
Your phone should have beenblowing up.
I don't have a phone.
That explains it.
Well, we can fix that.
(31:45):
Look, same guy, but this timewith a younger girl holding a
briefcase.
Guy walks into a hospital on aLas Vegas trip.
Minutes later, a freaking 4.8magnitude earthquake.
And once again, he and the girl,they're gone.
Here.
Tell me that doesn't look like afriggin' sword he's holding.
Or this, same guy, this time,South Florida.
(32:08):
They caught him on a doorbellsecurity camera just across the
street from the Weston family.
He came back.
Okay, but I don't know what todo with this information.
Not that I haven't been thinkingabout it constantly since my
first sighting.
Look, Mr.
Marwood, I'm part of a group,still at the ground level.
(32:30):
We don't even have a name yet,but we're looking into this.
All thanks to you.
And I'd like you to be a part ofit.
What do you say?
Want to see more?
SPEAKER_10 (32:44):
Jacob Marwit looks around the bar, realizing how
disconnected he is, how empty hefeels.
Yes,
SPEAKER_11 (32:54):
please show me more.
SPEAKER_01 (33:37):
Leo Braun is a production of Shoestring TV.
I want to take a moment to thankour newest Patreon members,
Mark, Sue, Grace, Thomas,Michelle, and Chris.
Thank you so much for yoursupport.
We're so excited to have you onboard, and I can assure you, we
are just getting started.
And as always, you can listen toLeo Braun anywhere you listen to
(34:21):
podcasts.
Leo Braun is written andproduced by me, Jason Beard.
Now, the cast of Episode 11, Mr.
Nice Guy, Part 2.
Leo Braun, played by StitchMainville.
Narrator 2, played by AndyParkin.
Lilith, played by Grace Newton.
Nigel, played by MichaelCunningham.
(34:43):
Jillian Burkett, played byTabitha Mixon.
Willie Topaz, played by TerryBriscoe.
Lori Stryker, played by EmilyFry.
Captain F.J.
Mangut, played by MelroseJohnson.
Satan and the Pig, played by JemFronk.
Maximilian, played by RichieBerry.
Margot Muldoon, played bySamantha D'Souza.
(35:04):
The Marksman and Jacob Marwood,played by Mitch Lashinsky,
Howard, played by Robert Lloyd,and Trevor Mallory, played by
Nick Mars.
Stay tuned for the season onefinale of Leo Braun with episode
12, Surface Tension.
And as always, our sincerestthanks for listening.
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